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Grilled Sweet Peppers and Corn

Name: Grilled Sweet Peppers and Corn
Ingredients: 4 red bell peppers; 4 yellow bell peppers; 9 large ears of corn, each broken in half; Olive oil (for brushing); 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter; 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil

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Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill peppers until charred on all sides. Transfer to paper bag; roll top to close tightly. Let steam 10 minutes. Peel and seed peppers. Cut into 1/2-inch-thick strips. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
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Brush corn with olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until charred in spots, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes. Transfer to large bowl; cover to keep warm.
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Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper strips. Sauté until heated through, stirring often, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in 3/4 cup basil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon into center of large shallow platter. Arrange corn around peppers. Sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons basil over and serve.

Recipes sourced from Epicurious.com.

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